braid > define

noun

• A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair.
  • synonyms: plait, tress, twist
• Trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains.
  • synonyms: gold braid, braiding

verb

• Make by braiding or interlacing.
  • usage: "lace a tablecloth"
  • synonyms: lace, plait
• Decorate with braids or ribbons.
  • usage: "braid a collar"
• Form or weave into a braid or braids.
  • usage: "braid hair"
  • synonyms: pleach

• (v.i.) To start; to awake.
• (v.t.) Deceitful.
• (n.) A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk or linen, used for binding, trimming or ornamenting dresses, etc.
• (n.) A quick motion; a start.
• (v.t.) To weave, interlace or entwine together, as three or more strands or threads; to form into a braid; to plait.
• (v.t.) To mingle or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing or straining, as in some culinary operations.
• (v.t.) To reproach. [Obs.] See Upbraid.
• (n.) A fancy; freak; caprice.
• (n.) A plait, band or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands.